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My newborn puppy won't nurse. What milk formula and how often?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 6 lbs

Hello one my babies has 6 babies and 1 of them wont suck eat moms milk what is good kind milk? to get and how many times should I feed him? please help thank you in advance

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 9th, 2020

Here is a link which may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/orphaned-puppies-how-to-raise-them/ I also recommend to have Lacey spayed when the puppies are 12 weeks old. There are many health and behavioral benefits: https://www.petcoach.co/article/spaying-ovariohysterectomy-the-benefits-in-dogs/ I hope this helps.

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